Merck KGaA reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,088 total reviews)
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Kai Beckmann

100% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Merck KGaA has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,088 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Merck KGaA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Mar 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance Good colleague

Cons

Medium salary, same salary with different workload

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Merck KGaA Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We are glad to hear that you value the work-life balance and the positive relationships with your colleagues – these are aspects we genuinely care about and continuously strive to nurture. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding salary and workload distribution. We understand that perceived imbalances in this area can be a source of frustration, and we take this seriously. We encourage you to raise this topic through our annual Employee Engagement Survey, where your input directly contributes to shaping our people practices. It is also worth noting that Merck KGaA has an average employee tenure of almost 10 years globally – a testament to the fact that this is indeed a company worth staying with, as your review title suggests. We value your continued contribution and look forward to growing together!
1.0
Mar 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The best thing about this place was leaving it.

Cons

If you want a job with no work life balance, everyone looking down on you, 0 progression, favouritism and discrimination then I’d recommend working here. The list goes on and on. The worst place I have ever worked without a doubt and wouldn’t recommend getting a job here to anyone.

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Merck KGaA Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to hear that your time at our company did not meet your expectations. The concerns you raise – around work-life balance, workplace culture, progression opportunities, and fairness – are matters we take very seriously. Discrimination and favouritism have no place in our organisation, and we hold ourselves to high standards in these areas. While we are not in a position to address the specifics of your experience here, we want to be clear that feedback like yours is important and does not go unnoticed. We continuously work to foster an inclusive, respectful and supportive work environment across all our sites. We wish you all the best in your future career.
4.0
Mar 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good environment to learn and excel. If you willing to contribute more, you will have the opportunity to grow.

Cons

The matrix setup of the organization could be challenging to navigate around. You must really like to solve complex challenges to enjoy working in the company.

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Merck KGaA Response
2mo
Thank you for your honest and balanced review of your time at our company. We appreciate your remarks regarding the complexity of navigating our matrix organisation. Given that we are a 350 year old global company of more than 60,000 employees worldwide, we acknowledge that this structure can present challenges. That said, we also believe it cultivates resilience, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills — qualities that are not only highly valued across our global organisation, but also valuable traits to have in today's ever-changing world. We remain committed to continuously improving the experience of our employees and ensuring that our organisational structure supports their success. It is wonderful to hear that you found our environment conducive to learning and growth, and that your willingness to contribute was met with real opportunities to excel. Thank you once again for your thoughtful feedback. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours and hope that the skills and experiences gained here continue to serve you well on your professional journey.
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